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deadline

/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/

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What does deadline mean?

noun

  1. A time limit in the form of a date on or before which something must be completed.

verb

  1. To render an item non-mission-capable; to ground an aircraft, etc.
More meanings (3)

noun

  1. (archaic) A guideline marked on a plate for a printing press.
  2. (archaic) A line that does not move.
  3. (archaic) A boundary around a prison, prisoners crossing which would be shot.
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IPA pronunciation

/ˈdɛdˌlaɪn/

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